Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
Charles Alcock is a senior editor with AIN, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at Manchester University in the northwest of England and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.
Latest from Charles Alcock
FutureFlight
Lilium Launches eVTOL Aircraft Customer Support Organization
The company says it is the first eVTOL manufacturer to establish a business unit to support eVTOL operations.
FutureFlight
Philippines Charter Flight Group Commits To Operating Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
PhilJets will add to its fleet of 15 private jets and helicopters as it partners with Lilium to establish a business model for on-demand air taxi service.
FutureFlight
Singapore Private Aviation Group Yugo Teams With Eve Air Mobility
The partners are focusing their efforts on possible urban air mobility business models in the Philippines and Cambodia.
Airlines
Silk Avia Receives First ATR 72-600 Regional Airliner
The delivery last week is the first of five twin turboprops
Rotorcraft
Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters
A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore
Training and Workforce
Royal Aeronautical Society Appoints New Head of Singapore Branch
Paul Ashcroft is senior v-p of Asia-Pacific for aviation asset group AerFin
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Aircraft
Asian Buyers Gain Access to Certified Pre-owned HondaJets
The light jets undergo rigorous maintenance and inspection to give customers peace of mind
Aircraft
Embraer Views Asia Pacific As Key Growth Driver
The Brazilian group has won new business in the region for its commercial, executive, and military aircraft
Engines
Engine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization
R&D work chases short-term improvement and a quantum leap for the 2030s
Airports
New Pavilion Aims to Raise Philippines' Aviation Profile
Clark International Airport offers plenty of space for aviation companies to grow
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Mobility Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Fleet
Operator will take up to 90 of the hybrid-electric airplanes
FutureFlight
Major Aerospace Groups Back Bertrand Piccard's Dream For Around-the-World Hydrogen Flight
The explorer and environmentalist aims to fly the Climate Impulse aircraft non-stop around the world in 2028
FutureFlight
India's Mehair Adds Sirius Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft to New Fleet Plans
The Mumbai-based seaplane operator is already committed to converting Cessna Caravans to hydrogen and operating Jekta's PHA-ZE 100 electric seaplane
FutureFlight
Surf Air Mobility Adds Electra's eSTOL Aircraft to Future Fleet Plans
The regional air service platform has secured early delivery slots for 90 of the nine-passenger hybrid-electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
FutureFlight
Savback Commits to 300 of Mayman's Speeder UAVs for European Defense Applications
The Swedish company is Mayman Aerospace's distributor in the Nordic countries, where concerns are increasing about Russian hostility.
FutureFlight
First CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Prototype Approaches Roll-out Ahead of Flight Tests
The final configuration of the lift-and-cruise model will be unveiled in early March at Airbus' Donauwörth site in southern Germany.
Aircraft
Asia Well Placed For Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility
New eVTOL aircraft could transform urban public transportation
Rotorcraft
Airbus Set To Start Racer High-speed Flight Trials
The hybrid-electric design features a box wing and a pair of pusher propellers
FutureFlight
Orlando Confirmed as Hub for Lilium's Regional eVTOL Services in central Florida
Florida is the first anticipated U.S. market for regional air services using the six-passenger Lilium Jet.
FutureFlight
Dubai Gives Joby Exclusive Rights to Local eVTOL Air Taxi Market
Plans announced with the emirate's Road and Transport Authority call for commercial flights to start no later than early 2026.
FutureFlight
With Military Backing, Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-Powered PA-890 Helicopter
The hydrogen-powered PA-890 slow-rotor wing compound helicopter is expected to be able to carry a pilot and up to seven passengers on trips of over 200 nm.
FutureFlight On The Radar
NTSB Confirms Propeller Failure Caused Crash of Joby's eVTOL Prototype
Joby says learnings from component failure have been implemented on later prototypes
Aircraft
Venice Conference Makes Case for Amphibious Aviation
New wave of seaplanes are promising to bring extra dimensions to air transportation
FutureFlight
EHang Rolls Out 'Low-altitude Economy' eVTOL Air Service Plans in Guangzhou
The Chinese manufacturer also announced the export price for its two-seat autonomous EH216-S eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft
Daher Restructures To Meet Revenue Growth Target
The manufacturer of the TBM and Kodiak aircraft is creating four new business units
FutureFlight
Heart Raises a Further $107 Million for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Airliner
The manufacturer aims to achieve a first flight with the 30-seat aircraft in 2026 and hopes to receive EASA type certification in 2028.
Engines
Safran and Partners Test Aircraft Turboprop Hydrogen Engines
BeautHyFuel project has received French government funding
FutureFlight
EHang Prices Its Two-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft At $334,000
The EH216-S received a Chinese type certificate in October 2023 and the manufacturer has started deliveries on a small scale
Environment
ADP and Dassault Push To Decarbonize Le Bourget Airport
The airports group and bizjet maker want to help operators to go green
